August Minutes
August Minutes
Democrat Party of Baxter County
Meeting Minutes
Back Forty
8/3/24
Chair Derek Huber called the meeting to order at 10:17
Pledge of Allegiance: Donnie led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Called for any changes to June minutes. Called for approval of minutes. Mike Baeten made the motion. Barbara Baeten 2nd and all were in favor. June minutes were accepted.
Treasury Report: Karen Breton.
Karen reported that as of the end of July 2024 and with ACT Blue contributions the ending balance is $8363.19.
Update: $610 collected at this meeting and $220 for decency signs.
The campaign committee met to discuss campaign contributions to upcoming candidates. $1500 will be offered to each JP candidate.
Chair Update: Derek Huber
Derek updated the group on progress with the VAN program. VAN-lists are complete. Scripts just need to be finalized and will be finalized this week with Austin and Joann. Derek is excited about the upcoming campaign for JP district 7. He announced that he would be stepping down as chairman after September to devote more time to campaign and marketing efforts.
Discussion:
History and Education: Mike Breton
Mike provided us with some trivia about the recent article he wrote about Joe Bodenhamer that was published on the website and sent to email. More articles are in the pipeline. Special Visitor Joe Dillard will be here in January.
Legislative Watch: Glenda Huffine
Glenda let the group know that the last day to register to vote is October 6th. Our state is making it more difficult to vote-canceling out voting stations, making absentee voting harder, etc. She has made some packets about how to vote, what you need etc. to get out into the community. Glenda, Johnny and Elizabeth updated the group on the state of the petition drives, as information is changing daily.
Glenda also made an excellent sign to highlight many great accomplishments that democrats have accomplished (this in response to a friend saying that democrats “don’t do anything”). This will be posted on the website.
Local Beat: JoAnn Baeten
JoAnn shared that the Mountain Home school board filled a new position, due to a member stepping down. Seven interested candidates came forward, with former board member Neal Pendergrass being selected. She also shared a recent article in the MH Observer regarding healthcare in Arkansas and the effects of cutting the child tax credit and how it will impact rural Arkansas.
Candidate reports:
Derek Huber-is excited about running for JP district 7. He has been working with a consulting team and DPA to look at data to win the seat. He is facing a newcomer. His website is set-up- huberforarkansas.com. There will be an act blue and one other donation site set up on his website for contributions.
Donnie Huffine-Donnie wants to spend campaign contributions on his JP district 3 run efficiently by using email and social media. He does have a facebook page setup and has a copy of his bio for people who are interested.
Johnny Rickman-Johnny is running for JP district 3. He did not ask for any contributions from the committee last time and he would like to do the same this time. Johnny would like to put money where it could be used to make a difference/on races that democrats have a chance of winning.
Announcements:
Rodney Govens will be here during our September ( 9/7/24) meeting at the library. He is running for congress in Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District. He will have signs for sale for $10.
Get excited for the FALL PARTY on OCTOBER 26th-Location-Back Forty with Mellow Mountain Band performing. More information to follow with ticket prices, times and speakers. Get excited!
Joe Dillard will be here in January to speak to the committee about the history of democrats in north Arkansas.
Decency 2024 signs are for sale. They can go up in the county at any time, but there are restrictions within city limits (60 days before election). See Karen Breton for purchase.
Chair Derek Huber adjourned the meeting at 11:22 a.m.
Next DPBC Meetings: (1st Saturdays)
September 7th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
October 5th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
November 2nd: Pending Location
December 7th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
January 4th: Pending Location
February 1st: Pending Location
March 1st: Pending Location
April 5th: Pending Location
City Council Meetings: (1st and 3rd Thursdays)
August 15th: City Hall 5 p.m.
September 5th: City Hall 5 p.m.
September 19th: City Hall 5 p.m.
October 3rd: City Hall 5 p.m.
October 17th: City Hall 5 p.m.
County Quorum Court Meetings: (1st Tuesday)
September 3: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
October 1st: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
Mountain Home School Board Meetings (3rd Thursday)
August 15th: Central Office 6 p.m.
September 19th: Central Office 6 p.m.
October 17th: Central Office 6 p.m.
